Mack

Mack - A very unique male name

Mack appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #148. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Mack and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Mack? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Mack. The baby boy name Mack was given to 645 baby boys in 2025, ranking #461 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 2,273 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Mack peaked in popularity 116 years ago in 1910 on position 148.

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Mack is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Mack is currently topping the baby name charts in Utah at position #155 - and is the least popular in Virginia at position #1,043.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Mack is where you live.

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Mack origin and meaning

Nickname and short form — multiple sources

Uncertain — usually a short form of Mac- names (Gaelic mac, 'son') or of Max and Magnus; no single source covers all uses

Mack grew up as a nickname — for Scottish and Irish Mac- surnames, for Max and Magnus, and as a general lad's nickname in America. It has been a standalone name since 1910, peaked in 1942, and is now rising again with other short vintage nicknames.

Origin uncertain

Mack is a 4 letter name with 1 syllables.

To see famous people named Mack, pop culture references for the name Mack and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Mack

We've found the following names that sound similar to Mack, sorted by popularity.

Mike / Max / Micah / Moses / Moises / Messiah / Mickey / Moshe / Mekhi / Makai /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Even more about Mack

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Mack a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Mack?

1 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

MAK · /mæk/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Mac — The shorter spelling of the same nickname.

Famous bearers

• Mack Brown — College football coach, longtime head coach at Texas and North Carolina (b. 1951) Contemporary

Style

Nickname nameShort form

Why parents choose it

Mack is chosen for its punchy, no-nonsense brevity — friendly and a little rugged. It appeals to parents reviving short grandfather-era nicknames as full names.

Worth knowing

• People may assume Mack is short for something longer, such as Mackenzie or Maxwell.